FAQ
Choose a region. Short answers, honest expectations.
All our trips are private only. We do not mix groups, because pace, comfort level and expectations should be adapted to you.
No. Pygmy blue whales are wild animals and ocean conditions change. You book a serious, respectful search with the best decisions we can make that morning.
October and November are the key months. Each year, more than 600 pygmy blue whales migrate through the deep channel between Dili and Atauro.
You can book 1 to 5 days. The daily price is fixed and independent of group size, with a maximum of 5 guests. So with more guests, the theoretical price per person becomes lower.
We scan for blows, surface movement and whale behavior from the boat. When conditions and local rules allow it, we also use drone footage to support spotting and positioning decisions.
No. This is snorkeling, not diving. You need to be comfortable in open water and able to swim calmly and confidently.
Private boat for your group, local crew, fuel, safety briefing, snorkeling gear, underwater guide, drinking water and lunch. Flights, accommodation and travel insurance are not included.
Safety comes first. If conditions are unsafe, we reschedule where possible or discuss the fairest solution. We make ocean calls based on real conditions, not optimism.
Papua is for fit, flexible travelers who are comfortable with remote logistics, simple conditions and plans that may change because of weather, boats or local timing.
The core options are Asmat, Korowai, Asmat + Korowai, and Nabire whale sharks with logistics support. We help you choose based on fitness, time, comfort level and your main interest.
Papua prices are individual and on request. Costs depend on route, group size, transport, timing, local support, and how much flexibility or depth you want.
No. We avoid misleading "tourist treehouse theatre". If we go, we go with local permission, realistic timing and respect for what is actually possible.
During the expedition, local logistics such as boats, water taxis, local transport, guides, village arrangements and simple accommodation are planned into the route. International and domestic flights to Papua are not included.
Yes. Papua is remote and sensitive. River levels, weather, boat timing, local permissions and village rhythm can all affect the plan. Flexibility is part of doing it honestly.
It is an overland journey from Labuan Bajo to Lamalera by bemo and local transport. The route is about long roads, villages, landscapes, Kelimutu and a raw cultural finale in Lamalera.
A bemo is a small local bus used across Indonesia for people, luggage, supplies and almost everything else. It is simple, local and part of the experience.
It is not a luxury setup. Expect long travel days, simple guesthouses or homestays, changing roads and a lot of real local travel. That is exactly what gives the route depth.
Yes, with good weather and the right village rhythm, participation or close observation is definitely possible. It is never staged and never guaranteed on demand; it depends on sea conditions, season, boats and the community.
Yes, that can be built in. Staying longer may make the return journey more intense, because later transport legs or flight schedules need to be matched carefully.
Private bemo transport with driver, local accommodation along the route, planned activities and visits, and boat transfers such as the Lamalera crossing. Meals stay flexible and are usually inexpensive locally.